Car Diagnostic Tools from the scan tool's main menu

Tips on how to Reset the Engine Light on a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 1Turn the ignition crucial off. Hook up the scan tool towards the diagnostic connector. On the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, this connector is situated on the bottom of the driver's side dash, to the left on the hood release lever behind a little plastic cover.

Eliminate the cover by prying it out along with your finger. Plug the connector in the scan tool into the vehicle's connector Car Diagnostic Tools.2Turn the ignition important on to power up the scan tool. Select "Read Codes" from the scan tool's main menu, or push the " Auto diagnostic tools;Read" button on the tool, depending on the manufacturer on the scan tool. Some scan tools may require that the codes be read before the tool allows the codes to be erased to reset the engine light.3Write down any stored codes and their descriptions for reference should the light come back on.

This may be helpful in diagnosing future problems.4Push the "Back" button and select "Clear Codes" from the main menu, or push the "Erase" button, depending on the manufacturer on the tool. A message may be displayed on the tool asking if you are sure you want to erase the codes. Pick "Yes" to clear the codes and reset the light.5Turn the key off and unplug the tool. Reinstall the plastic cover over the diagnostic connector.